Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The desolate land will be cultivated instead of lying desolate in the sight of all who pass through it. New Living Translation The fields that used to lie empty and desolate in plain view of everyone will again be farmed. English Standard Version And the land that was desolate shall be tilled, instead of being the desolation that it was in the sight of all who passed by. Berean Standard Bible The desolate land will be cultivated instead of lying desolate in the sight of all who pass through. Berean Literal Bible And the land that was desolate will be tilled, instead of that it has been a desolation before the eyes of all passing by. King James Bible And the desolate land shall be tilled, whereas it lay desolate in the sight of all that passed by. New King James Version The desolate land shall be tilled instead of lying desolate in the sight of all who pass by. New American Standard Bible The desolated land will be cultivated instead of being a desolation in the sight of everyone who passes by. NASB 1995 “The desolate land will be cultivated instead of being a desolation in the sight of everyone who passes by. NASB 1977 “And the desolate land will be cultivated instead of being a desolation in the sight of everyone who passed by. Legacy Standard Bible The desolate land will be cultivated instead of being a desolation in the sight of everyone who passes by. Amplified Bible The desolate land will be cultivated instead of being a desolation in the sight of everyone who passes by. Berean Annotated Bible The desolate land will be cultivated instead of lying desolate in the sight of all who pass through. Christian Standard Bible The desolate land will be cultivated instead of lying desolate in the sight of everyone who passes by. Holman Christian Standard Bible The desolate land will be cultivated instead of lying desolate in the sight of everyone who passes by. American Standard Version And the land that was desolate shall be tilled, whereas it was a desolation in the sight of all that passed by. Contemporary English Version Your land will be plowed again, and nobody will be able to see that it was once barren. English Revised Version And the land that was desolate shall be tilled, whereas it was a desolation in the sight of all that passed by. GOD'S WORD® Translation The wasteland will be plowed. It will no longer remain empty for everyone passing by to see. Good News Translation Everyone who used to walk by your fields saw how overgrown and wild they were, but I will let you farm them again. International Standard Version The desolate fields will be cultivated, replacing the former wasteland that everyone who passed by in times past had noticed. NET Bible The desolate land will be plowed, instead of being desolate in the sight of everyone who passes by. New Heart English Bible The land that was desolate shall be tilled, whereas it was a desolation in the sight of all who passed by. Webster's Bible Translation And the desolate land shall be tilled, whereas it lay desolate in the sight of all that passed by. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe desolate land will be cultivated instead of lying desolate in the sight of all who pass through. World English Bible The land that was desolate will be tilled instead of being a desolation in the sight of all who passed by. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the desolate land is tilled, "" Instead of which it was a desolation before the eyes of everyone passing by, Berean Literal Bible And the land that was desolate will be tilled, instead of that it has been a desolation before the eyes of all passing by. Young's Literal Translation And the desolate land is tilled, Instead of which it was a desolation before the eyes of every passer by, Smith's Literal Translation And the desolate land shall be worked instead of its being a desolation before the eyes of all passing by. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the desolate land shall be tilled, which before was waste in the sight of all that passed by, Catholic Public Domain Version and when the deserted land will have been cultivated, which previously was desolate to the eyes of all who passed by, New American Bible The desolate land will be tilled—once a wasteland in the eyes of every passerby. New Revised Standard Version The land that was desolate shall be tilled, instead of being the desolation that it was in the sight of all who passed by. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the desolate land shall be tilled, that was a desolation in the sight of all that passed by. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the land that was desolate shall be cultivated, which was desolate in the eyes of everyone who passed OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the land that was desolate shall be tilled, whereas it was a desolation in the sight of all that passed by. Brenton Septuagint Translation and the desolate land shall be cultivated, whereas it was desolate in the eyes of every one that passed by. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A New Heart and Spirit…33This is what the Lord GOD says: On the day I cleanse you from all your iniquities, I will cause the cities to be resettled and the ruins to be rebuilt. 34The desolate land will be cultivated instead of lying desolate in the sight of all who pass through. 35Then they will say, ‘This land that was desolate has become like the garden of Eden. The cities that were once ruined, desolate, and destroyed are now fortified and inhabited.’… Cross References The desolate land Jeremiah 12:11 They have made it a desolation; desolate before Me, it mourns. All the land is laid waste, but no man takes it to heart. Isaiah 6:11 Then I asked: “How long, O Lord?” And He replied: “Until the cities lie ruined and without inhabitant, until the houses are left unoccupied and the land is desolate and ravaged, Jeremiah 4:27 For this is what the LORD says: “The whole land will be desolate, but I will not finish its destruction. will be cultivated Amos 9:13 “Behold, the days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when the plowman will overtake the reaper and the treader of grapes, the sower of seed. The mountains will drip with sweet wine, with which all the hills will flow. Isaiah 37:30 And this will be a sign to you, O Hezekiah: This year you will eat what grows on its own, and in the second year what springs from the same. But in the third year you will sow and reap; you will plant vineyards and eat their fruit. Isaiah 30:23 Then He will send rain for the seed that you have sown in the ground, and the food that comes from your land will be rich and plentiful. On that day your cattle will graze in open pastures. instead of lying desolate Isaiah 61:4 They will rebuild the ancient ruins; they will restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities, the desolations of many generations. Amos 9:14 I will restore My people Israel from captivity; they will rebuild and inhabit the ruined cities. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. Jeremiah 33:12 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: In this desolate place, without man or beast, and in all its cities, there will once more be pastures for shepherds to rest their flocks. in the sight of all who pass through. Ezekiel 5:14 I will make you a ruin and a disgrace among the nations around you, in the sight of all who pass by. Jeremiah 19:8 I will make this city a desolation and an object of scorn. All who pass by will be appalled and will scoff at all her wounds. Jeremiah 18:16 They have made their land a desolation, a perpetual object of scorn; all who pass by will be appalled and shake their heads. Isaiah 51:3 For the LORD will comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; He will make her wilderness like Eden and her desert like the garden of the LORD. Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and melodious song. Isaiah 58:12 Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will restore the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of the Streets of Dwelling. Jeremiah 31:12 They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish. Amos 9:14 I will restore My people Israel from captivity; they will rebuild and inhabit the ruined cities. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. Treasury of Scripture And the desolate land shall be tilled, whereas it lay desolate in the sight of all that passed by. Ezekiel 6:14 So will I stretch out my hand upon them, and make the land desolate, yea, more desolate than the wilderness toward Diblath, in all their habitations: and they shall know that I am the LORD. Deuteronomy 29:23-28 And that the whole land thereof is brimstone, and salt, and burning, that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass groweth therein, like the overthrow of Sodom, and Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboim, which the LORD overthrew in his anger, and in his wrath: … 2 Chronicles 36:21 To fulfil the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah, until the land had enjoyed her sabbaths: for as long as she lay desolate she kept sabbath, to fulfil threescore and ten years. Jump to Previous Cultivated Desolate Desolation Eyes Farmed Instead Lay Passed Passer Passes Sight Tilled Waste WhereasJump to Next Cultivated Desolate Desolation Eyes Farmed Instead Lay Passed Passer Passes Sight Tilled Waste WhereasEzekiel 36 1. The land of Israel is comforted, by destruction of the heathen, who spitefully used it8. and by the blessings of God promised unto it 16. Israel was rejected for their sin 21. and shall be restored without their desert 25. The blessings of Christ's kingdom The desolate land This phrase refers to the land of Israel, which had become barren and unproductive due to the judgment of God and the exile of its people. Historically, the land suffered from neglect and destruction during the Babylonian conquest. The desolation symbolizes spiritual barrenness and the consequences of turning away from God. In a broader biblical context, desolation is often associated with divine judgment (e.g., Isaiah 1:7). will be cultivated instead of lying desolate in the sight of all who pass through Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet of God during the Babylonian exile, tasked with delivering messages of both judgment and restoration to the people of Israel. 2. Israel The nation chosen by God, which had experienced desolation due to their disobedience but is promised restoration. 3. Babylonian Exile A period when the Israelites were taken captive by Babylon, leading to the desolation of their land. 4. Desolate Land Refers to the land of Israel, which had become barren and uninhabited due to the judgment of God. 5. Restoration The event prophesied by Ezekiel where God promises to restore the land and the people of Israel. Teaching Points God's Promise of RestorationJust as God promised to restore the desolate land of Israel, He promises to restore our lives when we turn back to Him. The Consequences of Disobedience The desolation of the land serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. Hope in God's Faithfulness Despite the desolation, God's promise of restoration provides hope and assurance of His faithfulness. Spiritual Cultivation Just as the land is cultivated, we are called to cultivate our spiritual lives, allowing God to transform our desolation into fruitfulness. Visible Testimony The transformation of the land serves as a testimony to others of God's power and faithfulness, encouraging us to live lives that reflect His work in us. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 36:34?2. How does Ezekiel 36:34 illustrate God's promise of restoration for Israel? 3. What does "desolate land will be cultivated" reveal about God's transformative power? 4. How can Ezekiel 36:34 inspire us to trust God's restoration in our lives? 5. Connect Ezekiel 36:34 with other biblical promises of renewal and restoration. 6. How can we apply the principle of restoration in Ezekiel 36:34 to our communities? 7. How does Ezekiel 36:34 relate to the restoration of Israel's land in modern times? 8. What historical events fulfill the prophecy in Ezekiel 36:34? 9. Does Ezekiel 36:34 imply a literal or symbolic restoration of the land? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 36? 11. How could the promise of a renewed land in Ezekiel 36 realistically occur on such a large scale when historical and archaeological evidence seems sparse? 12. What does 'Sheep Without a Shepherd' mean? 13. How do claims in Ezekiel 36 about Israel’s future prosperity reconcile with other biblical passages that predict ongoing hardship for the same people? 14. Ezekiel 29:10-11 claims the land will become uninhabited; do archaeological findings contradict this prediction of total desolation? What Does Ezekiel 36:34 Mean The desolate land• Ezekiel speaks of a territory that has been stripped bare by judgment and exile. The land of Israel had “become a wasteland” (Ezekiel 6:14), fulfilling warnings like Jeremiah 25:11, where the prophet foretold seventy years of devastation. • This barrenness wasn’t symbolic only—it was literal. Fields lay fallow, cities sat in rubble, and wildlife reclaimed once-productive vineyards. • Such desolation was the covenant consequence God promised in Leviticus 26:33–35: “Your land will be desolate and your cities a ruin.” The people’s unfaithfulness led to visible, geographic ruin that any traveler could confirm. will be cultivated • God promises a reversal: “I am concerned for you and will look on you with favor; you will be tilled and sown” (Ezekiel 36:9–10). This is hands-on restoration—plows turning soil, seeds being planted, orchards pruned. • Similar forecasts appear in Amos 9:14, where ruined cities are rebuilt and vineyards replanted, and in Isaiah 27:6, where Jacob “will blossom and sprout and fill the whole world with fruit.” • The text underscores genuine agricultural renewal, not merely spiritual flourishing. God pledges to re-establish Israel’s food supply, economy, and rural life in real time and space. instead of lying desolate • The phrase highlights total reversal. What was once empty will now teem with life, echoing Ezekiel 36:35: “They will say, ‘This land that was desolate has become like the garden of Eden.’” • Leviticus 26:43 anticipated the land’s desolation while Israel was in exile; here the pendulum swings back. • The restoration also breaks the chain of shame attached to the land’s barrenness (Ezekiel 36:15). The reproach of judgment is lifted, replaced with visible blessing. in the sight of all who pass through • God intends the transformation as an international billboard of His faithfulness. Ezekiel 36:36 follows immediately: “Then the nations around you will know that I, the LORD, have rebuilt what was demolished.” • Isaiah 52:10 affirms this global witness: “All the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God.” Psalm 98:2 echoes the same theme. • Travelers who once shook their heads at ruined fields (Lamentations 2:15) will now marvel at lush harvests, recognizing the Lord’s hand. The restored land becomes a testimony that God keeps His covenant promises. summary Ezekiel 36:34 pledges a literal, visible makeover of Israel’s land. Where exile left scorched earth, God vows to re-plow, re-seed, and re-fruit the soil. This reversal—from wasteland to cultivated farmland—will unfold before every passerby, serving as undeniable proof that the Lord restores what sin destroyed and keeps every promise He makes. Hebrew The desolateהַנְּשַׁמָּ֖ה (han·nə·šam·māh) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 8074: To stun, devastate, stupefy land וְהָאָ֥רֶץ (wə·hā·’ā·reṣ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land will be cultivated תֵּֽעָבֵ֑ד (tê·‘ā·ḇêḏ) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5647: To work, to serve, till, enslave instead of תַּ֚חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of lying הָיְתָ֣ה (hā·yə·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be desolate שְׁמָמָ֔ה (šə·mā·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8077: Devastation, astonishment in the sight לְעֵינֵ֖י (lə·‘ê·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - cdc Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain of all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every who pass through. עוֹבֵֽר׃ (‘ō·w·ḇêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on Links Ezekiel 36:34 NIVEzekiel 36:34 NLT Ezekiel 36:34 ESV Ezekiel 36:34 NASB Ezekiel 36:34 KJV Ezekiel 36:34 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 36:34 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 36:34 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 36:34 French Bible Ezekiel 36:34 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 36:34 The land that was desolate shall be (Ezek. 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